The map below shows majority race by area in West Riverside, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on West Riverside racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
WhiteHispanicBlackAsianMultiple/Other
Majority race by area
The majority race in West Riverside overall is white, making up 73.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 15.0%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
West Riverside, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.0% |
Hispanic |
6.4% |
Black |
15.0% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
West Riverside, New Orleans, LA Population |
|---|---|
White |
73.0% |
Hispanic |
6.4% |
Black |
15.0% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Riverside, New Orleans, LA
The map below shows diversity in West Riverside. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
West Riverside Diversity Score
39
With a diversity score of 39 out of 100, West Riverside is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within West Riverside's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of West Riverside.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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